November's Yachting Monthly, Page 6

[ColdFusion]

November\'s Yachting Monthly, Page 6

The opening shot on page 6 of November's Yachting Monthly shows the sailing boat 'Wanderer III' at anchor. I quote:

"...an anchor cable droops lazily but has a tripline running parallel to ensure an unimpeded getaway."

The anchor chain looks slack but the (substantial?) tripping line looks taught. Question: is the tripping line in the picture actually a snubber?

(preparing myself for the ensuing abuse due to my clear lack of knowledge and audacity to question Paul Gelder's editorial)

Keith


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[StephenW]

Re: November\'s Yachting Monthly, Page 6

...or maybe an anchor angel. I must say I did think it strange as well...

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[AndrewB]

Re: November\'s Yachting Monthly, Page 6

I think you must be right, looking at the pic. Grovelling apology expected from the Ed in the next issue!

PS Can you make out what is happening to the anchor chain of the other yacht?

 

[peterb]

Re: November\'s Yachting Monthly, Page 6

From the look of the catenary, I suspect that it is fastened to a short length of warp which has been brought in through the starboard fairlead. I wouldn't have thought it a very good system, though; too much probability of rubbing on the side of the hull.

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[ColdFusion]

Re: November\'s Yachting Monthly, Page 6

Apologies for the delay in replying (don't ask).

Not sure if the other yacht's anchor chain is as described by peterb or if it isn't anchor chain at all and is some kind of support for the bowsprit. The pic does look puzzling though. ...And if it's not anchor chain, what's keeping the yacht in position? Seem to remember hearing something about ghost ships in the news recently!

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